“You want that home game in January, where people have to come to Mile High,” Former Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey told me by phone Tuesday. “It gives you an advantage. That’s what they need to focus on.”
Bailey’s done the map in his head a million times. He’s done the math a thousand times on top of that. Both data sets line up with the same conclusion: Want a parade? Win the AFC West first.
“I mean, if you don’t win the division, it doesn’t give you confidence going into the playoffs,” Champ continued.